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Crete
Greece · CHQ
Minoan palaces, gorge hikes, and beaches you drive hours to reach.
About
Crete is the largest and most populous island of Greece, the 89th largest island in the world, and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete is located approximately 100 km (62 mi) south of the Peloponnese, and about 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Anatolia. Crete has an area of 8,450 km2 (3,260 mi2) and a coastline of 1,046 km (650 mi). It bounds the southern border of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south. Crete covers 260 km from west to east but is narrow from north to south, spanning three degrees of longitude but only half a degree of latitude.
Source: Wikipedia — Crete (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · world class
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan58°F15d wet
- Feb59°F10d wet
- Mar62°F9d wet
- Apr69°F5d wet
- May77°F5d wet
- Jun85°F2d wet
- Jul89°F1d wet
- Aug89°F2d wet
- Sep83°F4d wet
- Oct76°F5d wet
- Nov69°F10d wet
- Dec62°F14d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Sailing trip to the Top Coasts of Crete, Daily/Multi-dayFrom $1,173 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of CreteFrom $142 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Chania Food Stories Half-Day Tour inc. tastings & drinksFrom $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Safari Club: Crete by Sunset, evening Guided TourFrom $105 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion areaFrom $196 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from ChaniaFrom $302 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Chania International Airport (CHQ), about 32 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Crete we have written up.